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Day 3: Winter/Northern lights. In an AU where Shiro decides to wait after the war to confess his love, they take a little trip up north...

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"Shiro, is this really necessary?"

"Allura, I wouldn't do this if I thought it wasn't."

The princess was wrapped up in a heavy, black winter coat. She also wore a pink toque, scarf and mittens, and a pair of brown winter boots. Shiro was dress similarly but instead switched the pink for purple. They had spent a couple of days visiting Lance's family and soaking up the sunshine before continuing what could only be considered an exclusive tour of planet Earth. They climbed aboard the black lion, leaving the warmth of the Cuban hospitality and weather behind and made their way towards the northern hemisphere. Shiro landed the Black lion in an unoccupied island of Nunavut. Leading the princess out of the lion's jaw, they were quickly greeted by the cold crisp winter air. Seeing how Allura's face clenched at the cold sensation, Shiro couldn't help but to laugh.

"How can a single planet have so many temperatures?" She asked while making her way down and missing the warmth of the tropical sun. "The earth is filled with surprises, Allura. That's actually why I took you here."

"So that I could freeze to death?" She asked with a chuckle. Shiro laughed while pulling her towards the ground. She hesitated at first to step out but seeing Shiro's reassuring smile encouraged her to keep marching. Allura reached down, grabbing a handful of snow in her hand.

"You've never seen snow before?" Shiro asked. "Is that what it's called? We have... had something similar in Altea just not this cold," she replied. Shaking off the white flakes from her mitten, Princess Allura kept walking alongside Shiro. "So why did you take me here exactly?"

A blush starting creeping up Shiro's cheeks. Allura though it was just the cold finally getting to him. "Ummm...see... Ever since we got here...*coughs*...Ever since we came back to Earth we've been so busy and..." Shiro paused. He was acting ridiculously flustered. Over the past three years he had been in space, Shiro told himself that if they survived the war, he would act upon his feeling towards the princess. It's been two months since their return on earth, the coalition was as strong as ever, their families couldn't be happier to have their children back, things were starting to get somewhat back to normal...

All he needed now was to tell her the truth and hope for the best.

Right on cue, waves of green, yellow and purple slowly started to make their way across the sky. They both looked up. Shiro had seen this before during his training as a member of the Garrisson. Allura, on the other hand, was completely in awe of the natural phenomenon. The northern lights lazily made their way above them and touched the other side of the horizon. "It's beautiful," She whispered. Shiro looked down at the princess. Her blue and purple eyes reflected the different hues of the northern lights, creating a show of its own within her gaze. He pressed a kiss on her cheek, surprising the princess and making her look into the black Paladin's eyes.

"Allura, meeting you was like seeing the northern lights for the first time. It was awe and wonder. And even then, nothing could ever come close to describing how you make me feel." He grabbed both her hands in his. " At first, I thought that being able to call you my friend was the greatest privilege I could have. But as I got to know you even more, and as the war intensified... I realized that I wanted more than that. I... I wanted to be able to call you mine and for you to call me yours... If you'll take me."

"Shiro..." she whispered, touched by his words. No, something felt off. She looked down at their joined hand...The mittens. She removed her hand from Shiro's and took them off, Shiro quickly copying her, grabbing both their mittens and putting them in his coat's pocket. Without hesitation, they made their fingers interlock.

"Shiro, did you bring me in the coldest place of your planet to confess your burning love for me?" She asked.

"That's exactly what I did. Besides, it gives me a perfect excuse to hold your hands." She chuckled, moving in closer to him. Their noses touching each other, Allura waited. She had waited for this moment for so long. When she threw Shiro into that escape pod she knew that her heart had left with him. And now he was returning it, his heart neatly stitched to it.

Shiro closed the gap between their lips. Gentle at first, he pressed tender kisses on the princess' lips. Soon, their kisses lingered, their hands unwind. Allura's made their way to Shiro's coat collar, pulling him closer while Shiro had one cupping her face and the other pulling her to him by the waist. As their kisses slowed down to little pecks, Shiro whispered.

"I love you, Allura." And Allura, smiling between kisses, responded "I love you Shiro."

Fun Fact: Canada has 10 province and 3 territories. One of these territories is Nunavut. Contrary to popular beliefs, it's not winter 24/7 in Canada. Our summers can be as hot as our winters are cold.

hope you like my attempt as a feels fest! :)